black-tie
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4.4
- adjective
- /blæk taɪ/
- Formal
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de etiqueta
- The invitation clearly stated that the event would be a formal black-tie gathering requiring tuxedos.
- a black-tie dinner
- a black-tie gala
- a black-tie affair
And half the people in tux in like black tie tux.
- And half the people in tux in like black tie tux.
- Is it her like that's like salt burn and they they just do like black tie like parties instead of house parties.
Examples
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The night attracts over 1,000 people for a black-tie dinner and to watch eight boxing fights with regular people in Shanghai who have been professionally trained for three months.
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A black-tie affair, Stump has to help Cobb finish dressing.
Fiction book (1994) -
It was a black tie event and I was standing there with four men.
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Sir, are you aware this is a black-tie affair?
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Tonight was the first of three black-tie affairs.
Fiction book (2002) -
"You ever go to a black-tie affair, Paul?" Paul blushed.
Fiction book (1995) -
I find these black-tie events and glitzy award shows ridiculous.
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Throngs of guests in black-tie and elegant gowns are entering the building.
Fiction book (1994) -
TV news crews and still photographers are taking pictures of ACE and GINGER surrounded by clusters of celebrities and the Vegas power elite, including SHERBERT and GREEN, at a black-tie event.
Fiction book (1995) -
Indiantelevision.com announced the US debut of Prerna Wanvari, acclaimed Indian actress and entertainer who will present an International Emmy Award in New York on Monday, November 19, at a black-tie gala event.
Blog text (30)
Synonyms
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8.1
A very formal evening outfit for men with a white bow tie, white waistcoat, black tailcoat, and matching trousers
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8.0
Evening dress so formal that men wear white bow ties and tailcoats
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3.5
A dress, suit, or gown people wear for special occasions
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How Formal
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Etymology
Black-tie comes from the simple idea of wearing a black tie and dark jacket for 'formal' evening events. So a black-tie event asks guests to wear a tuxedo or other elegant clothes.